February 2023 Archives

Taylor Swift fans haven’t forgotten about last year’s Ticketmaster fiasco. Neither have U.S. senators.

February 10, 2023 Kyle Turik

Last year, Ticketmaster was sharply criticized after their poor handling of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. Now, Congress is deciding whether the company is too powerful in the entertainment industry.

Chapel Hill Turkish center is among many groups raising earthquake recovery funds

February 10, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

Groups on UNC campus and in Chapel Hill at large are working to raise funds for survivors of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Students and faculty navigate new challenges of AI generated writing and art

February 10, 2023 Sofía Basurto

Artificial Intelligence or AI is something that may not seem college approved. But some professors are embracing it in their classes.

UNC’s embedded counselors bring mental health care closer to the classroom

February 10, 2023 Savannah Gunter

UNC’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) now offers a direct therapy option for students in several places around campus, including the Hussman School of Journalism and Media and Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

UNC Field Hockey Coach Erin Matson reflects on her first week after historic hiring

February 10, 2023 Henry Taylor

After her first week as field hockey head coach, Erin Matson and her players are adjusting to new team dynamics.

Carolina Connection – Feb. 4, 2023

February 4, 2023 Editor

UNC plans a new School of Civic Life and Leadership to balance what some see as liberal bias on campus. A UNC lab is working to reduce the number of laced drugs on the streets. Governor Cooper bans TikTok on state-owned devices, but students haven’t stopped scrolling. UNC graduate Erin Matson will be the next field hockey coach– at age 22. A class brings storytelling to the School of Information and Library Science. UNC’s “Hugs and Pups” group has stopped giving hugs because of health concerns, but it’s still spreading a positive message.

Month: February 2023

Taylor Swift fans haven’t forgotten about last year’s Ticketmaster fiasco. Neither have U.S. senators.

Chapel Hill Turkish center is among many groups raising earthquake recovery funds

Students and faculty navigate new challenges of AI generated writing and art

UNC’s embedded counselors bring mental health care closer to the classroom

UNC Field Hockey Coach Erin Matson reflects on her first week after historic hiring

Carolina Connection – Feb. 4, 2023

UNC Trustees plan to open a new school. Critics say they’re creating a ‘conservative safe space.’

Storytelling class aims to help UNC students spin a better yarn

Young people continue to make daily use of TikTok despite cybersecurity concerns

A survey shows students are seeking out similar political views in their roommates